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April 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

If you believe that you are required to have a guard around all moving machinery and equipment in your facility, perhaps you should considering consulting with a safety professional. Mike Taubitz, a senior advisor at FDRsafety, is a former Global Safety Director for General Motors.

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New York Construction Worker Safety Update

Construction Equipment

This year alone, 8 NYC construction workers have died on jobsites - 39 deaths since 2014. The new 1447-C bill covers the city's 185,000+ construction workers, union and nonunion. The law is in response to the more than 18 percent increase in injuries on the city's construction sites in fiscal year 2017, from 526 to 622.

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New York Construction Worker Safety Law Signed

Construction Equipment

This year alone, eight NYC construction workers have died on jobsites; 39 deaths since 2014. The new 1447-C bill covers the city's more than 185,000 construction workers, union and nonunion. The law is in response to the more than 18 percent increase in injuries on the city's construction sites in fiscal year 2017, from 526 to 622.

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Get the Full, Behind the Scenes Interview with 2018 Viewpoint Technology Award Winner Hatzel & Buehler

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We are also affiliated with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers as a union contractor. We also have a big focus on safety. We really try to put our employees and their safety first-before the bottom line. The union options in Spectrum were fantastic. Viewpoint: Predominantly, what type of work do you do?

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). Like Youngstown, Toledo is on track to see exports double between 2009 and 2014. These ultra-light and ultra-strong materials improve the performance, enhance the safety, and boost the energy and fuel efficiency of vehicles and machines.

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Mental Health In Construction: The Ugly Truth

Lets Build

Paul Hodgkinson, chief executive and chairman of contractor Simons Group, said in a 2014 interview for Building.co.uk , “There are issues with the pace things are happening. Near hits, incidents, and injuries affecting safety and risk performance metrics. Find Also: Quiz – Interesting Construction Facts. Mates in Mind.

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” Far West U.S. - Mid Atlantic U.S. Southeast U.S.

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